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Greater access to vitamin D supplements would 'cut the cases of rickets'

Friday, December 14, 2012

| Nursery World

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has called for vitamin D supplements to be made more widely available to children.

Boost school nursing to tackle childhood obesity, says Unite

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

| Nursery World

Unite the union is calling for money to be redirected from the National Child Measurement Programme into creating school nursing posts to combat childhood obesity, as the latest figures show a rise in the number of school children overweight or obese.

Young children in polluted areas more likely to develop autism

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Friday, December 7, 2012

| Nursery World

Children who are exposed to traffic pollution before they are born, and in their first year, are twice as likely to develop autism, finds a new study.

Keeping toddlers happy and healthy at Christmas

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Friday, December 7, 2012

| Nursery World

The Infant and Toddler Forum has launched new resources for parents with practical advice on what to feed their children and how to keep them active over the Christmas period.

Young children more likely to develop autism if they live near a busy road

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

| Nursery World

Children who are exposed to traffic pollution before they are born and in the first year of life are twice as likely to develop autism, according to a new study.

Study shows young children looked after in daycare are more likely to be obese

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Young children who go to nursery on a regular basis are 65 per cent more likely to be overweight or obese compared to those cared for by their parents, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Sweet talk

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Some sugars are more harmful than others. Nicole Weinstein offers a guide to the different kinds and how to limit children's intake.

On the Menu: Sweet Potato and Ginger Cake

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Provided by Tristian Strover, chef at Tootsies Day Nursery, Farnham, Surrey

Even moderate drinking in pregnancy can lower a child's IQ, new study finds

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

| Nursery World

Children's intelligence can be influenced by even small levels of exposure to alcohol in the womb, according to a new study led by researchers from the universities of Bristol and Oxford.

New proposals for famliy-friendly maternity units welcomed

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

| Nursery World

New NHS proposals to create more family-friendly maternity units are a step in the right direction, according to children and families charity 4Children.

Rotavirus vaccine to be offered to all babies

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

| Nursery World

All children under four months old are to be vaccinated against rotavirus, a highly infectious stomach virus, from next year.

Parents wrongly use traditional remedies to treat their child's chickenpox

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Friday, November 9, 2012

| Nursery World

The majority of parents are unaware of how to correctly treat their child's chickenpox as they rely on advice from family members and the internet, according to new research.

Interview - Dr Colin MacAdam

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Friday, November 9, 2012

| Nursery World

Managing director of Playforce, a supplier of outdoor play and learning equipment for nurseries and primary schools.

New campaign launched to raise awareness of childhood diabetes

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

| Nursery World

A quarter of children diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes are already seriously ill, as nine out of ten parents are unaware of the main symptoms of the condition, according to a new survey.

Free schools and academies should follow nutritional guidelines, say parents

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Monday, November 5, 2012

| Nursery World

The majority of parents want to see all schools, including academies and free schools, abide by a set of nutritional standards, according to a new poll.

On the menu: Chicken roulade

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Friday, October 26, 2012

| Nursery World

Supplied by Snapdragons Nursery, Bath, winner of this year's Nursery World food award

Interview - Ellie McCann

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Friday, October 26, 2012

| Nursery World

Project manager for the Coventry Healthy Early Years Setting Award (CHEYSA).

A Unique Child: Nutrition - All change

Features

Friday, October 26, 2012

| Nursery World

Providing children with the highest quality, locally sourced food and educating them about where it comes from are the main aims of this year's winner of the Nursery World food award. Nicole Weinstein reports.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - 10 steps to first-class nursery food

Features

Friday, October 12, 2012

| Nursery World

All good early years settings know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for under-fives, but standards vary. Annie Seeley and Jane Harrison provide top-line tips to holistic food provision.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Size matters

Features

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

With so many variables affecting children's appetites, setting portion sizes for mealtimes can be a challenge. Nicole Weinstein considers the guidance.

Interview: Angus Holford

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Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Angus Holford, author of a new study, Take-up of Free School Meals: price effects and peer effects, published by the Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex.

On the menu: Avocado chocolate mousse

Other

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Supplied by Janis Crutch, chef and co-owner of Little Monkey's Nursery, Windsor

'Don't outlaw risk,' experts say after tragedy

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Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Early years settings should weigh up the benefits of outdoor play against the risks and include children in their assessment so that valuable opportunities are not lost, play experts have advised following the death of a child at a nursery's outdoor area.

Labour MP urges Government not to axe school milk

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

| Nursery World

Shadow public health minister Diane Abbott has warned the Government not to view the Department of Health review of nursery milk as a cost-cutting exercise.

Awards 2012: Initiatives - Nursery food award

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

| Nursery World

Winner - Snapdragons Nursery, Weston, Bath

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Greater access to vitamin D supplements would 'cut the cases of rickets'

Boost school nursing to tackle childhood obesity, says Unite

Young children in polluted areas more likely to develop autism

Keeping toddlers happy and healthy at Christmas

Young children more likely to develop autism if they live near a busy road

Study shows young children looked after in daycare are more likely to be obese

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Sweet talk

On the Menu: Sweet Potato and Ginger Cake

Even moderate drinking in pregnancy can lower a child's IQ, new study finds

New proposals for famliy-friendly maternity units welcomed

Rotavirus vaccine to be offered to all babies

Parents wrongly use traditional remedies to treat their child's chickenpox

Interview - Dr Colin MacAdam

New campaign launched to raise awareness of childhood diabetes

Free schools and academies should follow nutritional guidelines, say parents

On the menu: Chicken roulade

Interview - Ellie McCann

A Unique Child: Nutrition - All change

A Unique Child: Nutrition - 10 steps to first-class nursery food

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Size matters

Interview: Angus Holford

On the menu: Avocado chocolate mousse

'Don't outlaw risk,' experts say after tragedy

Labour MP urges Government not to axe school milk

Awards 2012: Initiatives - Nursery food award

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